Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 245g - 105 x 59 x 34mm
- Announced July 2011
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Overview
In this write-up, we are evaluating the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Samsung and Sony. The resolution of the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Galaxy Camera 2 was launched 2 years after the HX9V which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Galaxy Camera 2 matches up vs the HX9V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The complete galleries are available at Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery and Sony HX9V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Sony HX9V
Galaxy Camera 2 | HX9V | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | July 2011 | More modern by 30 months | |
Display sizing | 4.8" | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 921k | Clearer display (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX9V over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
HX9V | Galaxy Camera 2 |
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Common features in the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX9V
Galaxy Camera 2 | HX9V | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 offers physical dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
Look at the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 and Sony HX9V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Galaxy Camera 2 against the HX9V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX9V is 90 and 91 respectively.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Galaxy Camera 2 and HX9V.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Galaxy Camera 2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Screen and ViewFinder
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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 vs Sony HX9V Specifications
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Model type | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-02 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos | BIONZ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-483mm (21.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 4.8 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | HD Super Clear Touch Display | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 16s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.80 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 283 grams (0.62 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") | 105 x 59 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | Built-in | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $400 | $328 |